... Is it a good idea to do calf exercises (specifically toe raises) when one has bunions? If so, is it okay to hold dumbbell (weights) in ones hand while doing it or is it better to do the toe raises without weights?
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... To my knowledge I do not have any history of bunions in my family, though my father has his own foot problems. My foot hurts so much by the end of the day I hardly want to run errands or go out with my friends. ... (1 replies)

... My Podiatrist showed me a neat trick with the bunion pad. Place the pad below the bump. This prevents pressure on the bump believe or not. I had a bunionette for twenty plus years and put a pad on it to avoid friction and pressure, little did I know I would have felt better using his method. I had a bunionette and bunion on my right foot surgically corrected. I lasted a... (4 replies)

... Hi there! Unfortunately I have big boned feet and sometimes have bunion pain. They aren't bad at all and are only the start of it, but I know a few family members who have bunions.
I'd like to know of some preventive measures so I can avoid having them. Also, I used to get bunionette pain on my outer pinky toe. Seems like this has gotten better and it was one particular... (4 replies)

... It is my understanding that those of us with flat feet are more prone to getting bunions if we don't wear shoes/orthotics that provide good support.
In my case, I just had the bunion fixed. For the flat feet, I stick to shoes that have good support. (1 replies)

... irst surgery so I know you can get it done that young. Did it on summer break to not mess with the school year. btw.. Yoga Toes are good but they won't prevent bunions from getting worse.. I've had a pair for a year and my right foot is worse then ever. They do make your toes feel nice though! ... (12 replies)

... edic surgeon for a consult. this gives you the benefit of years of experience the doctor may have, instead of this friend or that 'hearing' that something works. bunions may be caused by a few different things. it is suggested squeezing your feet into tight shoes is one factor. proper shoes, and proper foot care. ... (12 replies)

... There is an item called Yoga Toes that is supposed to help. If I were younger I think I would have tried that before having surgery but my bunions and all were already there and surgery scheduled when I saw them. They say not to over do it in the begining or you can get tendonitis from wearing it. ... (12 replies)

... I am 16 and I would need to wait until I have fully grown before I can consider doing an operation.
Besides the toe separators what else can I do to help my bunions?
Any different products out there that people use? (12 replies)

... Hi - wondering if there are any other guys out there who have bunions as it seems to be 100% women on the board.
Would like to discuss experiences with other guys; impact on sports/everyday life/ foot wear / surgery etc.
I am 25 year old model and am now finding it pretty hard to wear the fashionable shoes I want to wear/have to for work and am being turned down for some... (1 replies)

... "I knew that", but had forgotten.
I too have a worst foot, with both kinds of bunions on it, and if I've been on it too much it can feel soggy inside, like the soft tissue is disintegrating, so my new flops with rubber (?) soles feel really good. My other bunion foot never gives me any trouble.
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... In 2004 a DPM performed a Austin Bunionectomy on both of my feet. I had severe bunions and both just came right back. I am afraid now that another DPM wants to perform a basse wedge osteotomy on me.. ... (5 replies)

... e you are having done, as some people have mentioned, then we can help you more. I had the lapidus procedure done one one foot. It is a procedure done for severe bunions and I was in a cast for 6 weeks. I would be happy to tell you about it if you have to go this route. ... (18 replies)

... i plan to ring them and ask because it would help me understand better as to what they will do.
I will inform you off to whats wrong lol u can tell me every tiny detail.;) i would rather know tbh then worry.
thanks Anni (18 replies)